AP File PhotosThe Detroit Pistons would love to land Derrick Favors (left) or DeMarcus Cousins in the draft, but they'll likely need to trade up to have a shot at either player.

Ted Kuflan, citing Yahoo Sports, says the Pistons might be able to work out a deal with the Kings that would involve Tayshaun Prince heading to the Kings and the Pistons ending up with the No. 5 pick in the draft. One would have to assume the Pistons would be taking back Andres Nocioni in this situation. [DN]

I'm sorry if you can't read it, but Chad Ford drops a random bit of speculation in an Insider column that the Pistons and Nets could swap picks on draft day if the Nets are confident they'll be able to land one of the top big men in free agency. [ESPN]

Sean, from Life on Dumars, casts another vote for trading up in the draft, even at the expense of taking another teams' long-term contract. [LoD]

Nike unveiled the Hyperdunk 2010, part of the controversial Hyperize line that may or may not have been temporarily banned by the Pistons for lack of ankle support. Nike has responded to the Pistons concerns. [BDL]

Pistons personnel director George David says the team is 80 percent done scheduling workouts and feels confident the team will land a player ready to contribute at No. 36. [TBP]